2017 DODGE CHARGER instrument panel

The following describes each feature and its operation:
Home
When Home is selected, the following options will be
available:
•A series of six images which can be selected by the user.
• A left and right arrow to allow the user to scroll through
vehicle images.
• A short-cut to the Performance Control feature.
Timers
Performance Pages — Home
Performance Pages — Timers
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When the Timers Page is selected, you will be able to select
from following “Tickets”:
•Current
Pressing the “Current” button displays a “real time” sum-
mary of performance timers.
• Last
Pressing the “Last” button displays the last recorded run of
performance timers.
• Best
Pressing the “Best” button displays the best recorded run
of performance timers, except for braking data.
• Save
Pressing the “Save” button will let you save the last run.
Any saved run over 10 will overwrite the last saved run for
Uconnect System storage. The operation of the Save feature
is listed below: •
With a USB jump drive installed, press the “USB” button
to save to the jump drive.
• Press the “Uconnect” button to save the runs to the
Owner web page.
• Press the “Cancel” button to view the last timer “Ticket”.
Performance Pages — Save
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The “Tickets” contain the timers listed below:
•Reaction Time
Measures the driver’s reaction time for launching the
vehicle against a simulated drag strip timing light (behav-
ior modeled after 500 Sportsman Tree) displayed in the
instrument cluster display.
NOTE: The Reaction Time, MPH, ⅛and ¼ Mile timers will
be “ready” when the vehicle is at 0 MPH (0 km/h).
• 0-60 MPH (0-100 km/h)
Displays the time it takes for the vehicle to go from 0 to
60 mph (0 to 100 km/h).
• 0-100 MPH (0-160 km/h)
Displays the time it takes for the vehicle to go from 0 to
100 mph (0 to 160 km/h).
• ⅛ Mile (200 meter) ET
Displays the time it takes for the vehicle to go an ⅛mile
(200 meters).
• ⅛ Mile (200 meter) MPH
Displays the vehicle speed at the time ⅛Mile was reached. •
¼ Mile (400 meter) ET
Displays the time it takes for the vehicle to go an ¼ mile
(400 meters).
• ¼ Mile (400 meter) MPH
Displays the speed the vehicle was at when ¼ Mile was
reached.
• Brake Distance
Displays the distance it takes the vehicle to make a full
stop.
NOTE: The distance measurement will be aborted if the
brake pedal is released or the parking brake is engaged,
before the vehicle comes to a complete stop.
• Brake Speed
Displays the speed the vehicle is traveling when the brake
pedal is pressed.
NOTE: Brake Distance and Speed timers will only display
ready when vehicle is traveling at greater than 30 MPH
(48 km/h).
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Gauges 1
When selected, this screen displays the following values:
•Oil Temperature
Shows the actual oil temperature.
• Coolant Temperature
Shows the actual coolant temperature. •
Oil Pressure
Shows the actual oil pressure.
Gauges 2
When selected, this screen displays the following values:
• Battery Voltage
Shows the actual battery voltage.
Performance Pages — Gauges 1
Performance Pages — Gauges 2 (Automatic Transmission)
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•Intake Air Temperature
Shows the actual intake air temperature.
• Transmission Temperature (Automatic Transmission
Only)
Shows the actual transmission temperature.
G-Force
When selected, this screen displays all four G-Force values
(two lateral and two longitudinal) as well as steering angle.
When G-Force is selected, the following features will be
available:
• Lateral G-Force Left and Right
The lateral g-force measures the (sideways) left and right
force of the vehicle.
Charger Performance Pages — G-Force
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•Longitudinal G-Force Acceleration and Braking
The longitudinal g-force measures the acceleration and
braking force of the vehicle.
• Peak G-Forces Acceleration and Braking, Left and
Right
This shows the maximum g-forces that have been achieved
since the last reset from the instrument cluster display.
Peak values are maintained through ignition cycles by the
instrument cluster display until they are cleared by the
driver.
• Vehicle Speed
Vehicle Speed measures the current speed of the vehicle in
either mph or km/h, starting at 0 with no maximum value.
• Steering Wheel Angle
Steering Wheel Angle utilizes the steering angle sensor to
measure the degree of the steering wheel relative to zero.
The zero degree measurement indicates a steering wheel
straight ahead position. When the steering angle value is
negative, this indicates a turn to the left, and when the
steering angle value is positive, a turn to the right.Engine
When selected, this screen displays the following values:
• Vehicle Speed
Shows the actual vehicle speed.
• Instantaneous Horsepower/Kilowatts
Shows the instantaneous horsepower.
Performance Pages — Engine
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•Instantaneous Torque
Shows the instantaneous torque.
• Oil Pressure
Shows the actual engine oil pressure.
• Gear (Automatic Transmission Only)
Shows the current (or pending) operating gear of the
vehicle.
Performance Control — If Equipped
Your vehicle is equipped with a Performance Control
feature which allows for coordinating the operation of
various vehicle systems depending upon the type of driv-
ing behavior desired. The Performance Control feature is
controlled through the Uconnect radio and may be ac-
cessed by performing any of the following:
• Pushing the Super Track Pack button on the instrument
panel switch bank.
• Selecting “Performance Control” from the “Apps”
menu.
• Selecting “Performance Control” from within the Perfor-
mance Pages menu. You will be able to enable, disable, and customize the
functionality of the Launch Control and Drive Mode
Set-Up features within Performance Control.
Descriptions of these features are provided below. To
access information about the functionality of these features
through the Uconnect system, press the “Info” button on
the touchscreen.
Launch Mode
WARNING!
Launch Mode is intended for off-highway or off-road
use only and should not be used on any public
roadways. It is recommended that this feature be used
in a controlled environment, and within the limits of
the law. The capabilities of the vehicle as measured by
the performance pages must never be exploited in a
reckless or dangerous manner, which can jeopardize
the user ’s safety or the safety of others. Only a safe,
attentive, and skillful driver can prevent accidents.
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This vehicle is equipped with a Launch Control system that
is designed to allow the driver to achieve maximum
vehicle acceleration in a straight line. Launch Control is a
form of traction control that manages tire slip while
launching the vehicle. This feature is intended for use
during race events on a closed course where consistent
quarter mile and zero to sixty times are desired. The system
is not intended to compensate for lack of driver experienceor familiarity with the race track. Use of this feature in low
traction (cold, wet, gravel, etc.) conditions may results in
excess wheel slip outside this systems control resulting in
an aborted launch.
NOTE:
•
Launch control should not be used on public roads.
Always check track conditions and the surrounding
area.
• Launch Control is not available for the first 500 miles of
the vehicle’s life.
• Launch Control should only be used when the engine
and transmission are at operating temperature.
• Launch Control is intended to be used on dry, paved
road surfaces only. Use on slippery or loose surfaces
may cause damage to vehicle components and is not
recommended.
Launch Control
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